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How to Fold an Origami Star Box

florentByFlorent Fabrecrane origami iconDesigner: Traditional/Unknow
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These diagrams will show you how to make an origami star box. If you’ve never folded anything before, we recommend that you check out our Beginner’s Guide, which will show you all the basic folds and techniques.

Origami Star Box Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 3
  • Folding time: 5-10 minutes

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6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami)

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Step 1

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Start with the white side of the paper up. Fold in half vertically, then unfold.

Step 2

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Fold and unfold in half the other way. Then turn the paper over.

Step 3

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Fold and unfold along the diagonals.

Step 4

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Rotate the paper 45° and turn it over.

Step 5

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Collapse along the existing creases to create a Square Base.

Step 6

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Fold both top flaps’ top edges to the centerline.

Step 7

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Open the right flap and Squash fold it flat.

Step 8

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Repeat on the left side.

Step 9

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Repeat Steps 6 to 8 on the other side of the model.

Step 10

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Bring the top right flap to the left. Then, repeat behind.

Step 11

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Fold both top flaps to the centerline along the existing creases. Then, repeat behind.

Step 12

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Bring the top corner down and fold along the dotted line. Then, repeat behind.

Step 13

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Bring the top right flap to the left. Then, repeat behind.

Step 14

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Repeat Step 13 on the front and back.

Step 15

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Pull out all 4 white flaps while flattening the bottom of the model.

🎁 Folding tip: To flatten the model, gently stretch the paper by pulling the opposite folds underneath the box.

Your Origami Star Box Is Complete

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florent
Author

Hi, I’m Flo, and I’m the hands behind Origami.me.

After spending more than five years immersed in Japanese culture, I slowly fell in love with origami and the quiet focus that comes with folding paper. What started as simple curiosity became a real passion, not only for the art itself, but also for the calm, creativity, and mindfulness it brings to everyday life.

Today, I create tutorials, work with origami artists from around the world, and help beginners discover that anyone can learn origami, one fold at a time.

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Designer Traditional/Unknow

Traditional origami refers to classic models that are timeless, widely known, and/or have no known creator. Usually passed down through generations, they belong to everyone and form the foundation of modern origami.

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Diagrammer Kelly Tan

My origami journey began 17 years ago, evolving into a profound passion throughout the years. My proudest accomplishment has been contributing to a vibrant local origami scene at UC Berkeley’s CAL Origami Club, where I helped to host local conventions and co-founded a university-level origami design class, aiming to inspire creativity within students. For me, origami offers a sense of accomplishment as I transform a flat sheet into a three-dimensional artwork. Its beauty lies not just in its complexity and precision but in the community, a shared connection, and appreciation for the art form.

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8 Comments
anika

This was easier than I expected. It turned out really well!

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chris

I don’t understand step 15

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Florent Fabre

Hi Chris, Did you watch the video? The goal of this step is to open the flaps at the top and flatten the bottom.

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Sofia

My favorite thing to make now!

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Samsam

Really nice Thanks

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JOJO

PERFECT THANKYOU

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liza

I NOT UNDERSTAND AT 11-13. /_ \

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Florent Fabre

Hi Liza! We’ve updated the instructions with new diagrams, pictures, and videos to make things clearer.

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